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Girl Scouts Earn The Gold Award- Highest Honor in Girl Scouting

 Girl Scouts are making a difference in their community. They are combating bullying in the schools, helping younger students excel in reading, science and math, reaching out to the homeless, engaging veterans, and teaching children healthy behaviors. The Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital …

Four performances of "MACBETH"

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Verdi's "Macbeth" by Riverbend Opera Company

Northern Virginia's Riverbend Opera Company announces four performances of Verdi's masterpiece "Macbeth."  This production features noted baritone Jose Sacin in the title role, with a supporting company of 40 professional singers from the Washington-Baltimore region.     Performances May 31 - 7:…

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DC-Area Teen Writers' Plays Produced Off-Broadway Through Writopia Lab's Play Festival

Summer is rapidly approaching, but there is already plenty of excitement in the air for DC-area writers Gavrielle Jacobovitz, Elisa Bayoumi, and Madeleine Brennan, whose plays were produced Off-Broadway this past weekend as part of Writopia Lab's Worldwide Plays Festival. The Festival, which is …

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McLean Kitchen & Garden Tour Nets $10K for Wounded Warriors

On May 7, McLean Woman's Club President Virginia Sandahl presented a check for $10,225, the proceeds of the club's May 1 Kitchen and Garden Tour, to Rear Admiral (Ret.) Kathleen L. Martin, executive director of the foundation that supports the Wounded Warrior Transitional Housing Program, for use …

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DC Student Writers' Plays Produced Off-Broadway Through Writopia Lab Play Festival

Summer is rapidly approaching, but there is already plenty of excitement in the air for DC-area writers Gavrielle Jacobovitz, Elisa Bayoumi, and Madeleine Brennan, whose plays were produced Off-Broadway this past weekend as part of Writopia Lab's Worldwide Plays Festival. The Festival, which is …

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Shepherd's Center of Oakton-Vienna Receives Congressional Recognition

 A Congressional Commendation was presented by the office of the Rep. Gerald E. Connolly of Virginia to the Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna. Each year more than 200 volunteers at SCOV serve as medical drivers, companion drivers, friendly callers and visitors, health and wellness counselors, …

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Cathedral Choral Society’s A Royal Occasion: The Music of Handel

Commemorating the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, the Cathedral Choral Society presents A Royal Occasion: The Music of George Frideric Handel. Taking place May 12, 4:00 p.m. at the Washington National Cathedral, the concert features the grandeur of Music for the Royal Fireworks, the festive …

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McLean Residents Nominated for Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards

Volunteer Fairfax, along with the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, will honor 154 local volunteers during the 21th Anniversary Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards. The Awards will be held Thursday, April 18, at the Waterford at Springfield in Springfield, Va. With more than 400 guests …

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Michele Garofalo of Marymount University Named Virginia Counselor Educator of the Year

The Virginia School Counselor Association (VSCA) has named Dr. Michele C. Garofalo, Ed.D., LPC, NCC, of Marymount University the 2013 VSCA Counselor Educator of the Year. Dr. Garofalo is assistant chair of the Department of Counseling, director of the school counseling program, and professor of …

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Sun Design Remodeling Specialists of Fairfax County Named “Best Place to Work” Second Year in a Row

Sun Design Remodeling Specialists of Fairfax County Named “Best Place to Work” Second Year in a Row (Note: Sun Design has opened a second office in Northern Virginia - this one in McLean).    Fairfax County, VA -- For the second consecutive year, Virginia Business Magazine has named Sun Design …

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